Beware of phone scam

The Kansas Department of Revenue has learned that Kansas residents are receiving telephone calls from an unknown organization claiming to be the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Augusta Daily Gazette report

The Kansas Department of Revenue has learned that Kansas residents are receiving telephone calls from an unknown organization claiming to be the Kansas Department of Revenue.

The message left on answering machines states the purpose of the call is to collect past-due tax amounts.

The phone number residents are told to call is 800-259-2829. Callers are then directed to an automated message with instructions to dial a series of umbers. The caller is charged $5.50 once they dial these numbers.

These phone calls are not affiliated with the revenue department in any way.

If you receive a call from this company, you may file a complain with the Kansas Attorney General's Office at www.ksag.org.